Broadway &amp; The Bard

During previews

Absorbing, Ambitious, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting

February 1st, 2016

See it if you like to feel like you are at a cocktail party with an amazing artist as he performs Shakespeare, sing songs and tell fascinating tales

Don't see it if you don't like musical theater or Shakespeare

Patti D
Highland
50-64 | Female

7 reviews

During previews

Delightful, Intelligent, Refreshing

January 31st, 2016

See it if You want to be unplugged, share an informal intimacy, and watch an actor's passion and charm share the outline of his career.

Don't see it if You are unfamiliar with Shakespeare and expecting a full blown cabaret.

Margaret 12
New York City

5 reviews

During previews

Masterful, Great acting, Entertaining, Original

February 2nd, 2016

See it if You enjoy Shakespeare's monologues, Broadway show tunes and one person shows

Don't see it if If you don't enjoy Shakespeare, Broadway tunes or one-person shows

Dee Hand
Sparta
35-49 | Female

3 reviews

During previews

Entertaining, Quirky

February 3rd, 2016

See it if you enjoy all things Shakespeare

Don't see it if you don't love Shakespeare and musical theatre

Geo
Wilmington
50-64 | Male

1 reviews

During previews

Delightful, Enchanting, Clever, Entertaining, Must see

January 31st, 2016

See it if Want a warm and witty cabaret of well loved verse and music. The Bard's words are masterfully rendered and the tunes are lovingly embraced.

Don't see it if You don't like beautiful poetry and hearing a master of the stage caress favorite show tubes in his unique and engaging style.

Critic Reviews (17)

Charles Isherwood |

February 5th, 2016

"An odd but enjoyable solo show, starring the stage veteran Len Cariou, that juxtaposes monologues and sonnets with songs from musicals...Mr. Cariou’s singing voice has naturally lost some — well, frankly, much — of its power and agility since his heyday...Mr. Cariou’s delivery of his Shakespeare...
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David Cote |

February 4th, 2016

"What more could the 76-year-old legend want? The answer’s there in 'Broadway and the Bard’s' second number: 'Applause.' Once an ovation addict, always an ovation addict. Trouble is, Cariou may be getting more out of us than we him...While the narration between sections is crusty and halting, Car...
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Michael Dale |

February 9th, 2016

"The show is warm and delightful. At age 76, the actor's sharp and stinging presence has mellowed a bit and his singing voice has lost a bit of its range, but his aged wisdom and craft as an actor remains of a high caliber. Len Cariou certainly has more tales worth attending up his talented sleeve."
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David Barbour |

February 5th, 2016

"The years vanished as the actor once again invested Lerner's words with a devastating sense of loss and yearning....If the rest of 'Broadway and the Bard' were of this quality, I'd be busy rustling up superlatives, but much of the time this is one of the season's odder entertainments...Cariou's ...
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